PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Sac County Economic & Tourism Development www.saccountyiowa.com n Sac Development Corporation www.saccity.city/sac-development-corporation n City of Sac City www.saccity.city tending to pick their location first and where they’re going to work second.” The rise of remote work has opened new possibilities for smaller communities.“People can create a career and work online, not necessarily having to relocate into a large city,” Lawrence explains.“They can locate into a smaller city, still get their work done, and have a great place to raise a family and live out their life. Our goal is to really create the amenities that attract people to move to town.” The economic development strategy focuses on filling available industrial spaces and attracting new businesses. “One of our goals this next year is to really work towards filling space that we have in our industrial parks,“Wilson says. The recently acquired bio-economy development opportunity zone rating, covering Sac City and a 75-mile radius, positions the area to attract bio-based economic development. Housing remains a critical component of the growth strategy. “Iowa has a workforce shortage, and I feel that part of our problem has been our housing shortage in Sac County and I think we’ve addressed that in Sac City,” Wilson notes. The comprehensive approach to housing development, combined with industrial park availability and strategic marketing efforts, creates a foundation for sustainable growth. This balanced approach supports the growth of a community that serves current residents while attracting new families and businesses to the area. 10 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 02
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